In re Mansbach's Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Donovan, J. Mary Maier presented for probate the last will and testament of John E. Mansbach, deceased. The will was allowed in the probate court, and Paulina Mansbach appealed to the circuit court. There was judgment for proponent, and contestant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
John E. Mansbach committed suicide March 11, 1905. At the time of his death he was 38 years of age and resided at the home of his affianced wife, Mary Maier. His relatives consisted of his mother, Paulina Mansbach, the appellant, and some brothers and sisters. He made a will December 23, 1904, by which he devised and bequeathed all of the property to said Mary Maier. This suit is brought for the purpose of probating said will. It was tried in the court below before a jury, to whom was left the question of testamentary capacity. They rendered a verdict sustaining the will. We are asked to set…
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